Health & Public Service
Embark on a transformative journey in your career by enrolling in Iowa Western’s Continuing Education classes focused on Health & Public Services. Elevate your expertise, stay informed about the latest trends in the field, or begin a new professional chapter with our courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the health and public service sectors. Explore new horizons and chart your path to success with Iowa Western’s innovative and comprehensive educational offerings in Health & Public Services.
Some of the classes at Iowa Western Continuing Education include:
- Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)
- Food Safety/ServSafe
- Medication Aide
- Medication Manager
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Sterile Processing Technician
Online Programs
Education 2 Employment Tuition AssistanceAvailable Courses
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 04/21/2025 - Atlantic
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
Class Time: 8am-4:30pm Mon., Tues., Wed. Atlantic Center
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 04/21/2025
End Date: 04/23/2025
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $199
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 04/24/2025 - Atlantic
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 04/28/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parental medications. Medication Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration is required.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:00am- 4:30pm in Looft Hall.
Start Date: 04/28/2025
End Date: 04/30/2025
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 05/01/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/02/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday, May 2nd – May 12th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: May 13th -May 16th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 05/02/2025
End Date: 05/16/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 05/07/2025 - Council Bluffs
Wednesday, May 7th 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
This course is intended for those interested in becoming a CPR instructor. Check out AHA Instructor Requirements before registering for this course. Candidates interested in becoming an instructor must complete instructor paperwork and show their current BLS provider certification prior to registration. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Start Date: 05/07/2025
End Date: 05/07/2025
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $425
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:09 am
BLS Instructor Renewal (BLSC-09) 05/07/2025 - Online
Wednesday, May 7th – ONLINE (Zoom)
This course is for instructors that are currently aligned with Iowa Western or would like to become aligned with Iowa Western and need their instructor certification renewed. This course has paperwork that must be completed before class. The paperwork and Zoom link will be emailed upon registration completion.
Start Date: 05/07/2025
End Date: 05/07/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $85
Location: Online
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:09 am
ServSafe Manager (VFODS-01) 05/10/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Saturday, May 10, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled date. This date is for you to come in and study with the instructor for 4 hours and then take the 2-hour exam. Iowa Western will mail a study guide to your address at the time of registration. This ServSafe Manager course is self-paced and will be followed by a national certification exam. This course gives food handlers essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental food safety practices they need to carry out their work. Topics covered in the course include foodborne illness and contamination, receiving food, storing food, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest prevention, and inspections. The course is designed for individuals working in restaurants, assisted living, long-term care, school food service programs, food trucks, and small businesses.
Start Date: 05/10/2025
End Date: 05/10/2025
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
First Responders Foundation Training- The Line Between Two Families (HLTH-2) 05/15/2025 - Page/Fremont County Center
May 15, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Page/ Fremont County Center
Thin Line Between Two Families training provides information on how to strengthen and bring balance between your home and First Responder families. Learn how to improve communication, boundaries, and overall balance while managing the stress of being a First Responder.
Start Date: 05/15/2025
End Date: 05/15/2025
Seats Available: 30
Cost: $0
Location: Page/Fremont County Center
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:07 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/27/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday, May 27th – June 5th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: June 9th – June 12th, 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 05/27/2025
End Date: 06/12/2025
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/30/2025 - Harlan
Provides basic nursing skills to care for patients and residents in a variety of long-term care facilities. Class Time: 8am-4:30pm M-F Clinical Time: 7am-3:30pm CALL TO REGISTER (712) 325-3255 Student Registration Form, completed and signed, is required for registration. https://www.iwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/CNARegistration.pdf https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 05/30/2025
End Date: 06/13/2025
Seats Available: 8
Cost: $595
Location: Harlan
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 05/30/2025 - Atlantic
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday May30th -June 9th 8am-4:30pm
Clinical: June 10th – June 13th 7am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 05/30/2025
End Date: 06/13/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $595
Location: Atlantic
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:03 am
BLS Instructor Renewal (BLSC-09) 06/04/2025 - Online
Wednesday, June 4th – ONLINE (Zoom)
This course is for instructors that are currently aligned with Iowa Western or would like to become aligned with Iowa Western and need their instructor certification renewed. This course has paperwork that must be completed before class. The paperwork and Zoom link will be emailed upon registration completion.
Start Date: 06/04/2025
End Date: 06/04/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $85
Location: Online
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 06/06/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
June 6- June 23, 2025
Class / Lab time: June 6-June 16, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm in Looft Hall.
Clinical: June 17, 18, 20, 23 from 7:00am-3:30pm. Location TBA
A completed and signed registration form is required for registration
712-325-3255 or email: ce@iwcc.edu
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/
Start Date: 06/06/2025
End Date: 06/23/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
ServSafe Manager (VFODS-01) 06/21/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled date. This date is for you to come in and study with the instructor for 4 hours and then take the 2-hour exam. Iowa Western will mail a study guide to your address at the time of registration. This ServSafe Manager course is self-paced and will be followed by a national certification exam. This course gives food handlers essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental food safety practices they need to carry out their work. Topics covered in the course include foodborne illness and contamination, receiving food, storing food, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest prevention, and inspections. The course is designed for individuals working in restaurants, assisted living, long-term care, school food service programs, food trucks, and small businesses.
Start Date: 06/21/2025
End Date: 06/21/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 06/23/2025 - Council Bluffs
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
June 23rd-June 25th
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 06/23/2025
End Date: 06/25/2025
Seats Available: 15
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 06/26/2025 - Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 06/30/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday June 30th- July 10th from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: July 14th-July 17th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 06/30/2025
End Date: 07/17/2025
Seats Available: 11
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 07/02/2025 - Council Bluffs
ServSafe Manager (VFODS-01) 07/19/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled date. This date is for you to come in and study with the instructor for 4 hours and then take the 2-hour exam. Iowa Western will mail a study guide to your address at the time of registration. This ServSafe Manager course is self-paced and will be followed by a national certification exam. This course gives food handlers essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental food safety practices they need to carry out their work. Topics covered in the course include foodborne illness and contamination, receiving food, storing food, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest prevention, and inspections. The course is designed for individuals working in restaurants, assisted living, long-term care, school food service programs, food trucks, and small businesses.
Start Date: 07/19/2025
End Date: 07/19/2025
Seats Available: 9
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 07/22/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Thursday, July 22 – July 31st from 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: August 4th- August 7th from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 07/22/2025
End Date: 08/07/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 08/11/2025 - Council Bluffs
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
August 11, 12 & 14
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 08/11/2025
End Date: 08/14/2025
Seats Available:
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 08/11/2025 - Council Bluffs
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
August 11th – Aug. 27th 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus Room 109
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 08/11/2025
End Date: 08/27/2025
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 09/03/2025 - Council Bluffs
Wednesday, September 3rd 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
This course is intended for those interested in becoming a CPR instructor. Check out AHA Instructor Requirements before registering for this course. Candidates interested in becoming an instructor must complete instructor paperwork and show their current BLS provider certification prior to registration. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Start Date: 09/03/2025
End Date: 09/03/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $425
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
Certified Nursing Assistant Hybrid (75CNA-10) 08/28/2025 - Council Bluffs
Mandatory Orientation: Thursday, August 28th from 8:00am-12:15pm in Looft Hall Room109
Lab Time: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-12:15pm, Sept. 2-Sept 25th in Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: September 29th- October 2nd from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 08/28/2025
End Date: 10/02/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $695
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Medication Aide- HYBRID (MEDAD-10) 08/28/2025 - Council Bluffs
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
Mandatory Orientation Thursday August 28th 1:00pm-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Labs: Sept. 5th, October 3rd 8:30-4:30 Looft Hall Room 102
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 08/28/2025
End Date: 10/03/2025
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 09/12/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Mon. / Wed./ Fri. from Sept. 12-Sept. 26th 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: Sept. 29th – Oct. 2nd from 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 09/12/2025
End Date: 10/02/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 10/06/2025 - Council Bluffs
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
Class Time: October 6th -Oct. 8th 8:00am-4:30pm
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required.
Start Date: 10/06/2025
End Date: 10/08/2025
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 10/10/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: October 10th – October 20th Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm in Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: October 21st- October 24th 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 10/10/2025
End Date: 10/24/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Medication Aide (MEDAD-01) 10/28/2025 - Council Bluffs
You will need a completed and signed Agency Agreement to upload for the registration of the class.
October 28th-November 20th 8:30am – 3:30pm Tuesday/ Thursday Looft Hall Council Bluffs, Campus
https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/medication-programs/
https://iwccdev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/Medication-Aide-Clinical-Agreement.pdf
Start Date: 10/28/2025
End Date: 11/20/2025
Seats Available: 14
Cost: $585
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 10/29/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday, October 29th-November 12th 8:00am-4:30pm
Clinical: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Nov. 14th – Nov. 21st 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 10/29/2025
End Date: 11/21/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Heartsaver New Instructor Course (BLSC-033) 11/05/2025 - Council Bluffs
Wednesday, November 5th 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Looft Hall – Room #112
This course is intended for those interested in becoming a CPR instructor. Check out AHA Instructor Requirements before registering for this course. Candidates interested in becoming an instructor must complete instructor paperwork and show their current BLS provider certification prior to registration. Call 712.325.3294 or 712.325.3255 or email ekea@iwcc.edu with current certification.
Start Date: 11/05/2025
End Date: 11/05/2025
Seats Available: 10
Cost: $425
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:10 am
Medication Manager (MEDMN-01) 11/21/2025 - Council Bluffs
Prepares an individual to safely supervise self-administration of non-parenteral medications.
November 21st – November 25th
Class Time: 8:00am-4:30pm .
Looft Hall Room 109
Med Manager Lab is available for those who need it. Separate registration required. November 26th AM
Start Date: 11/21/2025
End Date: 11/25/2025
Seats Available: 16
Cost: $199
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Medication Manager Lab (MEDMN-03) 12/01/2025 - Council Bluffs
Certified Nursing Assistant (75CNA-01) 12/02/2025 - Council Bluffs
Class/Lab Time: Monday-Friday December 2-December 10th 8:00am-4:30pm Looft Hall Room 109
Clinical: Dec. 11th -Dec.16th M-F 7:00am-3:30pm Location: TBA
A Completed and Signed Registration Form, is required for registration.
(712) 325-3255 Email: ce@iwcc.edu
Start Date: 12/02/2025
End Date: 12/16/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $595
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 04/16/2025 6:04 am
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check. A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.
Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.
Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee. Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance. Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class. After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.